Kimberly Pretnar

About Kimberly Pretnar

Seasoned Human Resources professional with over 20 years of progressive experience driving HR strategy, operations and organizational transformation. Trusted strategic business partner to executive leadership, with proven ability to align people initiatives to business objectives in fast-paced, high-growth, and private-equity-backed environments. Demonstrated success in building and restructuring HR departments, designing scalable frameworks, and leading complex change initiatives including mergers and acquisitions. Known for balancing compliance, operational rigor and culture, while maintaining multiple priorities and delivering practical, business-focused solutions. Core Competencies: Strategic HR Leadership & Business Partnership, Employee & Labor Relations, Talent Acquisition (domestic and international), Employee Retention & Engagement Strategies, Organizational Design & Reorganization, Mergers & Acquisitions integration, HR Policy & Procedure Development, Performance Management & Talent Development, Compensation & Executive Compensation Strategy, Benefits Administration & Vendor Selection, 401(k) Administration & Audit Management, HR Compliance (Multi-State & Federal), Onboarding & Workforce Integration, Process Standardization & Operational Excellence.

Experience

1. Chief People Officer

   HighFive Healthcare

   Apr 2022 — Present · Birmingham, AL, US

   As the Chief People Officer (CPO), I lead and optimize the organization’s people operations across multiple states and practice locations, ensuring a seamless, efficient, and scalable HR infrastructure that supports the company’s growth and business objectives. My role focuses on driving operational excellence in all areas of human resources, including workforce planning, HR systems, compliance, and process optimization across our locations.I partner with the executive team to design and execute HR strategies that align with the company’s needs, improve efficiency, and maintain consistency across regions and practices. I oversee the implementation of HR technology, ensure smooth employee lifecycle management, and drive continuous improvements in payroll, benefits administration, and employee relations.My goal is to build a strong, efficient HR framework that supports the organization’s objectives while ensuring compliance, optimizing operations, and enhancing employee satisfaction across all states and practice locations.

Education

• Carson-Newman University

  B.S. in Business Management, Accounting and Business/Management

  1994 — 1998

Skills

• Healthcare
• Labor Relations
• Employee Benefits
• Recruiting
• Fmla
• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Leadership Development
• Onboarding
• Social Media Marketing
• Employment Law
• Workforce Planning
• HR Policies
• Deferred Compensation
• Compensation
• Recruitment/Retention
• Benefits Administration
• Applicant Tracking Systems
• Leadership
• Policy
• Management
• Employee Relations
• Strategic Planning
• Benefits
• Talent Acquisition
• Human Resources
• Coaching
• Talent Management
• Compensation & Benefit
• Organizational Development
• Performance Management
• Succession Planning
• Training
• Personnel Management